Liverpool leads Premier League by 12 points this season

Liverpool is focusing on winning the Premier League after a tough recent period. The team, now under the management of Arne Slot, has a 12-point lead at the top. However, their elimination from the Champions League and a loss in the League Cup final have left fans disappointed. The ECHO has rated Liverpool players based on their performances this season. Mohamed Salah stands out with an average rating of 7.30, thanks to his impressive 32 goals and 22 assists this season. Virgil van Dijk follows closely with a rating of 7.05, while goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has a rating of 6.94, despite losing in the League Cup. Other notable ratings include Ibrahima Konate (6.94) and Alisson Becker (6.89), who is seen as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Ryan Gravenberch (6.83) started strong but has had a drop-off recently, and the team feels the absence of Cody Gakpo (6.82) due to his injury. Several players have had mixed seasons. Joe Gomez has performed well when called upon, while midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai (6.77), Alexis Mac Allister (6.76), and Curtis Jones (6.73) have contributed to the team's success. Luis Diaz has struggled to maintain consistency. Trent Alexander-Arnold (6.61) was showing improvement before an injury. Some players like Wataru Endo (6.60) and Harvey Elliott (6.54) have not started many Premier League games but shown promise. On the lower end of the ratings, Andy Robertson (6.30) and forwards Darwin Nunez (6.30) and Diogo Jota (6.29) have not met expectations this season. Kostas Tsimikas (6.27) might also face scrutiny regarding his future at the club. Most of the remaining squad members have not played enough to receive ratings.